Scalp care is all the rage right now, with tons of trendy treatments and products claiming to help us exfoliate, detoxify and moisturize our way to healthy follicles. The truth is, our scalps go through a lot, so they do deserve a proper amount of TLC.

Studies have shown that theres a direct correlation between scalp health and hair health and retention. Product buildup, tension from hairstyles and the physical effects of stress can all cause some serious damage.

According to celebrity hair stylist Nick Stenson , all these factors can eventually lead to hair loss. One of the reasons we lose hair is because we dont protect our scalp, Stenson told HuffPost. We have clogged follicles maybe because were using products that ... add buildup to the scalp. The scalp cant breathe and the hydration doesnt get to the scalp, so therefore it clogs your pores and then the follicle dies.

So it makes sense to invest in scalp maintenance, but trendy in-salon services arent always necessary or within our budgets. For example, itll cost you $150 to purify, moisturize and lightly exfoliate the scalp with a Biologique Recherche Hair and Scalp Treatment at Paul Labrecque Salon in Palm Beach, Florida blowout not included. If you arent splurging on fancy treatments, experts suggest showing our heads some love with the help of more affordable over-the-counter products designed to help our scalps.